Endometriosis is a condition in which the normal menstrual tissue lining the uterus known as the endometrium grows outside of the uterus on other organs such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes and bladder. Each month during your menstrual cycle, the hormones that trigger menstruation, will also trigger the shedding of the…
Herbal medicine has been used by many cultures around the world for thousands of years, long before pharmaceuticals were created. Whether used in cooking or as medicine, plants offer a safe and effective way to treat women’s health concerns when utilized correctly. Let’s explore five herbs and their application to wome…
Do you realize how important your adrenal glands are? First of all, you have two adrenal glands and they are located on top of your kidneys. They make over 40 different hormones that are crucial for regulating many systems and functions in your body: your energy, metabolism, immune, digestive and reproductive systems,…
I used to suffer from rosacea, around my nose and on my cheeks. After feeling dependent on makeup and embarrassed to be bare skinned I decided I needed to seek some natural treatments to help heal and soothe my inflamed skin. Inflammation in skin can be a sign that you’re experiencing inflammation within your gut. The…
It’s important to nourish your heart – it does a lot of hard work for your entire body, and without the right nutrition it can get strained over time and lead to negative health outcomes. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), or hardening of the arteries, is caused by fatty deposits building up in the walls of arteries over ti…
The thyroid is fundamental for the health and function of every single cell in your body. Your cells use thyroid hormones to generate energy for its everyday processes – for example, brain cells use thyroid hormones to allow you to think clearly, have mental energy and to feel balanced in your mood. Approximately 1 in…
Most people with asthma control their symptoms with medications, however, Winter can pose extra challenges for some asthmatics. You may notice for instance that you are coughing more or you make more frequent wheezing sounds or it’s just harder to catch your breath in the colder months. In the Winter, several factors a…
Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among women, accounting for approximately 300,000 deaths annually, worldwide. The majority of cervical cancers are caused by a strain of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV16 and HPV18 are the most common high-risk strains of HPV, responsible for 70% of cervical cancers. For…
Cold and flu season begins in the fall and ends in early spring. Scientists suspect that we are more prone to contracting the cold and flu in the fall and winter months than in the summer and spring due to a seasonal decline in sun exposure, leading to a reduction vitamin D and potentially a vitamin D deficiency. We al…
Your immune system works daily to keep you healthy. Use these facts and tips to better support your immune system naturally! Click image to open full sized .pdf